PM Modi steals show at big, fat Yadav ceremony

Politics is the art of the possible and Safai witnessed it on Saturday like never before when arch political rivals Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Janta Dal's Lalu Prasad Yadav along with Samajwadi Party's Mulayam Singh Yadav not only shared the stage but joked as well - Photogallery

Politics is the art of the possible and Safai witnessed it on Saturday like never before when arch political rivals Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Janta Dal's Lalu Prasad Yadav along with Samajwadi Party's Mulayam Singh Yadav not only shared the stage but joked as well. (PTI)

Politics is the art of the possible and Safai witnessed it on Saturday like never before when arch political rivals Prime Minister Narendra... Read More

Politics is the art of the possible and Safai witnessed it on Saturday like never before when arch political rivals Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Janta Dal's Lalu Prasad Yadav along with Samajwadi Party's Mulayam Singh Yadav not only shared the stage but joked as well. (PTI)Read Less

They exchanged pleasantries and together showered petals on Mulayam's grandnephew Taj Pratap on the occasion of his tilak ceremony here, ahead of his marriage with Lalu's daughter Raj Lakshmi - Photogallery

They exchanged pleasantries and together showered petals on Mulayam's grandnephew Taj Pratap on the occasion of his tilak ceremony here, ahead of his marriage with Lalu's daughter Raj Lakshmi. (PTI)

They exchanged pleasantries and together showered petals on Mulayam's grandnephew Taj Pratap on the occasion of his tilak ceremony here, ah... Read More

They exchanged pleasantries and together showered petals on Mulayam's grandnephew Taj Pratap on the occasion of his tilak ceremony here, ahead of his marriage with Lalu's daughter Raj Lakshmi. (PTI)Read Less

Modi got cheers from guests who were invitees of his political rivals and stole the limelight as the two Yadav clans lined up to pose with him for group photographs - Photogallery

Modi got cheers from guests who were invitees of his political rivals and stole the limelight as the two Yadav clans lined up to pose with him for group photographs. Clad in a light orange kurta, Modi's 21 minute appearance on stage left the gathering captivated. Be it Lalu or Mulayam, the two adversaries of Modi, played the host with lot of finesse. (PTI)

Modi got cheers from guests who were invitees of his political rivals and stole the limelight as the two Yadav clans lined up to pose with ... Read More

Modi got cheers from guests who were invitees of his political rivals and stole the limelight as the two Yadav clans lined up to pose with him for group photographs. Clad in a light orange kurta, Modi's 21 minute appearance on stage left the gathering captivated. Be it Lalu or Mulayam, the two adversaries of Modi, played the host with lot of finesse. (PTI)Read Less

While the groom Tej Pratap maintained that it was a personal visit by the Prime Minister, Modi choosing to fly to Saifai at the 'tilak' hosted by Mulayam while the wedding is slated for February 26 in Delhi, set political observers talking, with experts hinting at Modi - at present carrying the burden of ordinances -- warming up to the Samajwadi Party chief with hope of a safe passage for them in the Rajya Sabha - Photogallery

While the groom Tej Pratap maintained that it was a personal visit by the Prime Minister, Modi choosing to fly to Saifai at the 'tilak' hosted by Mulayam while the wedding is slated for February 26 in Delhi, set political observers talking, with experts hinting at Modi - at present carrying the burden of ordinances -- warming up to the Samajwadi Party chief with hope of a safe passage for them in the Rajya Sabha. (PTI)

While the groom Tej Pratap maintained that it was a personal visit by the Prime Minister, Modi choosing to fly to Saifai at the 'tilak' hos... Read More

While the groom Tej Pratap maintained that it was a personal visit by the Prime Minister, Modi choosing to fly to Saifai at the 'tilak' hosted by Mulayam while the wedding is slated for February 26 in Delhi, set political observers talking, with experts hinting at Modi - at present carrying the burden of ordinances -- warming up to the Samajwadi Party chief with hope of a safe passage for them in the Rajya Sabha. (PTI)Read Less

The visit also comes at a time when SP, RJD and JD(U) are working to forge a greater alliance, the Janata Parivar - Photogallery

The visit also comes at a time when SP, RJD and JD(U) are working to forge a greater alliance, the Janata Parivar.When Modi stepped on to the stage holding Mulayam's hand and the entry was marked with a thunderous applause, which grew louder as he waved to the crowd. As Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was already on stage, walked up to Modi to receive him, the two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. The photo-op was so inviting for the shutter bugs that they shouted aloud to ask the private photographers of the two families to clear the frame. (PTI)

The visit also comes at a time when SP, RJD and JD(U) are working to forge a greater alliance, the Janata Parivar.When Modi stepped on to t... Read More

The visit also comes at a time when SP, RJD and JD(U) are working to forge a greater alliance, the Janata Parivar.When Modi stepped on to the stage holding Mulayam's hand and the entry was marked with a thunderous applause, which grew louder as he waved to the crowd. As Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was already on stage, walked up to Modi to receive him, the two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. The photo-op was so inviting for the shutter bugs that they shouted aloud to ask the private photographers of the two families to clear the frame. (PTI)Read Less

As usual, Laloo took the opportunity to do what he does the best and left Modi and others around him in splits with his one-liners which were inaudible beyond the stage and the SPG cordon - Photogallery

As usual, Laloo took the opportunity to do what he does the best and left Modi and others around him in splits with his one-liners which were inaudible beyond the stage and the SPG cordon.Mulayam welcomed Modi with a shawl as UP governor Ram Naik, chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle and senior minister Shivpal Yadav looked on. (PTI)

As usual, Laloo took the opportunity to do what he does the best and left Modi and others around him in splits with his one-liners which we... Read More

As usual, Laloo took the opportunity to do what he does the best and left Modi and others around him in splits with his one-liners which were inaudible beyond the stage and the SPG cordon.Mulayam welcomed Modi with a shawl as UP governor Ram Naik, chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle and senior minister Shivpal Yadav looked on. (PTI)Read Less

Modi then went ahead to shake hands with JD (U) chief Sharad Yadav. The three then got seated with Modi hemmed in between Mulayam and Lalu, as children jumped in to click photos with their handy cams and cellphones. Modi too enjoyed the moment as Mulayam introduced his granddaughter Tina (Akhilesh's younger daughter) to him. (PTI)

Modi then went ahead to shake hands with JD (U) chief Sharad Yadav. The three then got seated with Modi hemmed in between Mulayam and Lalu,... Read More

Modi then went ahead to shake hands with JD (U) chief Sharad Yadav. The three then got seated with Modi hemmed in between Mulayam and Lalu, as children jumped in to click photos with their handy cams and cellphones. Modi too enjoyed the moment as Mulayam introduced his granddaughter Tina (Akhilesh's younger daughter) to him. (PTI)Read Less

The Prime Minister lovingly picked her up in his lap as he interacted with other children who were trying to have a closer look of him - Photogallery

The Prime Minister lovingly picked her up in his lap as he interacted with other children who were trying to have a closer look of him. The select gathering on the stage burst into peel of laughter when a small kid tried to touch Modi's face and the latter reacted in the similar manner, leaving the kid dazed for a moment. (PTI)

The Prime Minister lovingly picked her up in his lap as he interacted with other children who were trying to have a closer look of him. The... Read More

The Prime Minister lovingly picked her up in his lap as he interacted with other children who were trying to have a closer look of him. The select gathering on the stage burst into peel of laughter when a small kid tried to touch Modi's face and the latter reacted in the similar manner, leaving the kid dazed for a moment. (PTI)Read Less

The group photo session saw Mulayam's wife Sadhna and Shivpal's wife Sarla also line up behind Modi apart from Lalu's daughters and grand-children - Photogallery

The group photo session saw Mulayam's wife Sadhna and Shivpal's wife Sarla also line up behind Modi apart from Lalu's daughters and grand-children. In between the photo session, the younger Yadavs including Mulayam's son Prateek and Ram Gopal's son Akshay introduced themselves to the prime minister and touched his feet. (PTI)

The group photo session saw Mulayam's wife Sadhna and Shivpal's wife Sarla also line up behind Modi apart from Lalu's daughters and grand-c... Read More

The group photo session saw Mulayam's wife Sadhna and Shivpal's wife Sarla also line up behind Modi apart from Lalu's daughters and grand-children. In between the photo session, the younger Yadavs including Mulayam's son Prateek and Ram Gopal's son Akshay introduced themselves to the prime minister and touched his feet. (PTI)Read Less